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Theatre & Dance students may apply for the following departmental scholarships. In the spring, an announcement will be posted regarding the application process. Students will fill out an application with the Department of Theatre & Dance and scholarships will be awarded at the end of each school year.

Foundation Scholarship

Requirements

2009 Award
Kathleen Turner 75 hours, GPA 3.0. Commitment to work in Professional World. Requires audition – two monologues $2,000
Irene Coger 50 hours, GPA 3.2. Special consideration for Acting majors $2,000
Professional Performance Senior, intending to enter performance market. Demonstrated skill as an actor. Enrolled in at least 12 hours / semester $2,000
Bob Comer Memorial Grad or Undergrad, first preference to student who worked in Tent Theatre box office, second to Staff member during regular academic year $1,000
Byrne Blackwood Scenic Design 30 hours, GPA 2.5. Student pursuing design in professional or educational arena. Preference to student who has worked in scene design during TENT season $700
Ben Soto
Costume Design		 SO, GPA 2.5. Interested in costume design & construction $400
Robert Gilmore Tent Theatre Founders 30 hours, GPA 2.5. Financial need and interest in directing $800
Chyrel Miller Any academic level dance major. Could be FR. Awarded on basis of audition or participation in performance productions $500
Mike McElhanney
Shakespeare Award		 Graduate or Undergrad, GPA 2.5, must carry 12 hours (undergrad) or 9 hours (grad) who deserves recognition  for excellence in Shakespeare studies $250 ea.
Sam and Adele Huber 30 hours, GPA 2.5. Renewable, given with regard to financial need $350
Jean Jones Johnston SO, GPA 2.5, financial need and first priority to a Student from Hartville or Mansfield $300
Dennis Warning Given for outstanding contributions $900
Joseph Cantlin Given for outstanding contributions $800
Robert Bradley Student travel fund — applications may occur throughout year $200-$400
Winnie Lawrence Clark
Memorial		 GPA 2.74, BS Ed. student in English or Speech and Theatre. Financial need considered See Dean's List

Award amounts may vary.

In addition to the above scholarships, the department awards Activity Scholarships. Distribution amount and quantity is dependent upon the recommendation of area faculty. The department controls 16 $2,000 Regent/Activity Scholarships.

There are also six $2,000 scholarships associated with the department’s student theatre troupe, In-School Players. These are assigned via an audition process held in the Spring and require recipients to participate in In-School Players for a full year.

Some "out-of-state" tuition fee waivers are available. These are assigned by need and on the recommendation of the faculty. Students must reapply for fee waivers each semester, and must maintain a 3.0 GPA to qualify.

Other Scholarship Opportunities

In addition to these departmental scholarships, other scholarships through Missouri State University may also be available for students. Review the below options for additional scholarship opportunities.

Other Financial Aid Options

In addition to scholarships, students may be eligible for various loans and grants. Visit the Missouri State University Office of Student Financial Aid to explore these additional options.

Students should submit an FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application to the Financial Aid office by April 1 to determine financial need for the following academic year.



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